CLAY TWP. – The annual St. Johns Marsh cleanup, held earlier in May, had some extra help again this year, according to information from the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office.

Six inmates from the county jail were transported to the marsh to help. The inmates all volunteered.

"Anytime we can assist in making our community a better place, we will be there," Sheriff Tim Donnellon said in a statement. "It is worth the effort of having our transfer officers transport the inmates there and back to help a worthy cause."

The cleanup was sponsored by Waste Management and the St. Clair Flats chapter of Waterfowl USA, a national nonprofit organization devoted to the preservation and restoration of waterfowl habitat.